Man robbed of wallet at knifepoint outside Belk

Friday

Jan 4, 2013 at 10:30 AM

An 85-year-old man was robbed outside Belk on Plaza Parkway on Wednesday, according to an incident report from the Lexington Police Department.

An 85-year-old man was robbed outside Belk on Plaza Parkway on Wednesday, according to an incident report from the Lexington Police Department.Around 8 p.m. the man was approached by an unknown man wearing a gray sweatshirt. The suspect attempted to take the older man's wallet by threatening him with a knife. The older man refused, but the suspect grabbed his wallet, knocking him down and ripping his pants. In the wallet was the man's driver's license, Social Security card and more than $250. The suspect also took the older man's key fob to his van.The LPD does not have anyone in custody at this time, and the incident is still under investigation, said Maj. Mark Sink.